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CBSE Sample Practice Paper — 6 (Session 2026–27)
| Student Name: ______________________ | Roll No.: __________ | Section: __________ |
General Instructions:
1. This question paper is divided into four parts, corresponding to the four disciplines of Social Science — Part A: History (20 Marks), Part B: Geography (20 Marks), Part C: Political Science (20 Marks), and Part D: Economics (20 Marks).
2. Each part is further divided into three sections: Section 1 — Very Short Answer (MCQ/objective, including one Assertion–Reason question), Section 2 — Short Answer, and Section 3 — Long Answer, with an internal choice.
3. Answer Short Answer questions in about 60–80 words, and Long Answer questions in about 120–150 words.
4. Attempt all parts; marks for each question are indicated against it.
PART A — HISTORY (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q1 to Q5
Q1. In which year did the Indian National Congress first put forward the demand for "Purna Swaraj" (complete independence)? 1
Q2. Name the movement associated with the phrase "Do or Die", launched by Gandhi in 1942. 1
Q3. The "Cotton Famine" that boosted cotton production and exports from India in the 1860s was linked to which event? 1
Q4. Name any one type of print material used by 19th-century reformers to reach illiterate people through public readings. 1
Q5. Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi chose to break the salt law as a means of protest in 1930.
Reason (R): Salt was consumed by rich and poor alike, and taxing it was seen as one of the most oppressive aspects of British rule affecting everyone. 1
Reason (R): Salt was consumed by rich and poor alike, and taxing it was seen as one of the most oppressive aspects of British rule affecting everyone. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q6 to Q8
Q6. Explain any three reasons why the Muslim League felt alienated from the Congress-led national movement in the 1930s. 3
Q7. Describe any three effects of the Great Depression on international trade and the global economy. 3
Q8. Explain any three changes brought about in the working conditions of workers during the early phase of industrialisation in England. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q9
Q9. Discuss the impact of the two World Wars on the growth of Indian industries, particularly during the interwar period. 6
— OR —
Explain the role of Mahatma Gandhi in uniting different social classes and groups during the national movement.
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PART B — GEOGRAPHY (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q10 to Q14
Q10. Name the type of resource, classified on the basis of ownership, that belongs to the community/nation, such as public parks. 1
Q11. Name the staple food crop of India, and the season in which it is primarily grown. 1
Q12. Name any two leading cotton-producing states in India. 1
Q13. What term is used for the total stock of resources of a country, including both discovered and undiscovered resources? 1
Q14. Assertion (A): Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal together account for a large share of India's coal reserves.
Reason (R): These states are located on the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, which is rich in mineral deposits. 1
Reason (R): These states are located on the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, which is rich in mineral deposits. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q15 to Q17
Q15. Explain any three ways in which multipurpose river projects can be beneficial for the regions they are built in. 3
Q16. Describe any three characteristics of "plantation agriculture" in India, mentioning one example crop. 3
Q17. On a political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following: (a) A major iron-ore mine, (b) A leading rice-producing state, (c) A hydroelectric power project. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q18
Q18. Explain any three factors responsible for land degradation caused by human activities in India, and suggest measures to conserve land resources. 6
— OR —
Discuss the classification of industries based on raw materials, size and ownership, giving one example of each category.
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PART C — POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q19 to Q23
Q19. Name the process by which power is distributed among different social groups, such as religious and linguistic communities. 1
Q20. What is meant by a "reserved constituency" in the context of elections in India? 1
Q21. Name the body responsible for conducting elections in India and ensuring their fairness. 1
Q22. What is meant by a "one-party dominant system"? 1
Q23. Assertion (A): In India, the central government cannot alter the boundaries of a state without following due constitutional process.
Reason (R): This reflects the federal nature of the Indian constitution, which grants certain protections to states as constituent units. 1
Reason (R): This reflects the federal nature of the Indian constitution, which grants certain protections to states as constituent units. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q24 to Q26
Q24. Explain any three ways in which language policy has been handled in India to accommodate linguistic diversity. 3
Q25. State any three differences between a "national party" and a "state (regional) party" in the Indian political system. 3
Q26. Explain any three factors that have led to a decline in public confidence in political parties in recent years. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q27
Q27. Discuss the importance of political parties in a democracy, and explain any three challenges they face in India today. 6
— OR —
Explain the meaning of "federalism", and discuss how it helps in managing diversity in a large country like India.
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PART D — ECONOMICS (20 Marks)
Section 1 — Very Short Answer (1 Mark each) — Q28 to Q32
Q28. Define "literacy rate" as an indicator of development. 1
Q29. Name the sector of the economy that includes crop production, animal husbandry, forestry and fishing. 1
Q30. What is meant by "microcredit"? 1
Q31. Name any one product or company widely recognised as a global multinational corporation. 1
Q32. Assertion (A): Small producers in developing countries often find it difficult to compete with large MNCs.
Reason (R): MNCs typically have access to greater capital, advanced technology and established brand recognition. 1
Reason (R): MNCs typically have access to greater capital, advanced technology and established brand recognition. 1
Section 2 — Short Answer (3 Marks each) — Q33 to Q35
Q33. Explain any three limitations of using "per capita income" alone as an indicator of development. 3
Q34. Describe any three reasons why credit is important for the process of development. 3
Q35. Explain any three roles of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in shaping international trade. 3
Section 3 — Long Answer (6 Marks) — Q36
Q36. Discuss the meaning of the "Human Development Index" (HDI), and explain how it differs from using income alone to measure development. 6
— OR —
Explain the process of "outsourcing", and discuss its role in the growth of India's service sector due to globalisation.
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Design of Question Paper — Blueprint
1. Subject-wise & Section-wise Blueprint
| Part | Section 1 (VSA + AR) | Section 2 (SA) | Section 3 (LA) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A — History | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| B — Geography | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| C — Political Science | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| D — Economics | 5 × 1 = 5 | 3 × 3 = 9 | 1 × 6 = 6 | 20 |
| Total | 20 | 36 | 24 | 80 |
2. Chapter Coverage
| Subject | Chapters Covered |
|---|---|
| History | Nationalism in India, The Making of a Global World, The Age of Industrialisation, Print Culture and the Modern World |
| Geography | Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife Resources, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals and Energy Resources |
| Political Science | Power Sharing, Federalism, Political Parties, Challenges to Democracy, Democracy and Accountability |
| Economics | Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalisation and the Indian Economy, Consumer Rights |
3. Question Typology
| Type | Marks per Question | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Short Answer (MCQ/Objective/Assertion–Reason) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Short Answer | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| Long Answer (with internal choice) | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Total | 36 | 80 |
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Answer Key & Marking Scheme (Key Points)
PART A — HISTORY
Q1. 1929, at the Lahore session of the Congress.
Q2. Quit India Movement.
Q3. The American Civil War (which disrupted cotton supply from the USA, increasing demand for Indian cotton).
Q4. Ballads and folk songs (printed and read aloud in public gatherings) — any correct example.
Q5. (A)
Q6. Reasons include: the Muslim League felt Congress did not adequately represent Muslim interests; disagreements over the Nehru Report's proposals on minority representation; and growing communal tensions and mutual distrust between Congress and League leadership through the 1930s.
Q7. Effects included: a sharp decline in international trade as countries raised tariffs to protect domestic industries; collapse in agricultural prices, badly affecting farmers globally, including in India; and a general credit squeeze, as banks failed and investment dried up worldwide.
Q8. Changes included: long working hours in poor conditions in factories; employment of child labour in hazardous conditions; and gradual introduction of factory laws limiting working hours and improving safety standards after protests/reforms.
Q9. The World Wars increased demand for industrial goods (as imports from Britain declined), boosting Indian industries like cotton and jute; however, the interwar period also saw fluctuating fortunes due to the Great Depression affecting export-oriented industries. OR: Gandhi's leadership, use of symbols (like the charkha) and simple language helped unite peasants, business classes, and women, giving the movement a genuinely mass character across social divides.
PART B — GEOGRAPHY
Q10. Community-owned (or common property/national) resources.
Q11. Rice; grown mainly in the Kharif season.
Q12. Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Q13. Total resources (also referred to as the resource base, including potential and actual resources).
Q14. (A)
Q15. Benefits include: providing irrigation for agriculture, generating hydroelectric power, and helping control floods in the river basin.
Q16. Characteristics: a single crop is grown over a large estate; requires large capital investment and labour; produce is generally meant for the market/export; example crop — tea (or coffee/rubber).
Q17. Map-based answer: iron-ore mines (e.g., Bailadila, Noamundi), rice-producing states (e.g., West Bengal, Punjab), and hydroelectric projects (e.g., Bhakra-Nangal, Tehri) — any three correctly located and labelled locations should be accepted.
Q18. Factors: deforestation for agricultural/urban expansion, overgrazing, and unregulated mining; measures include afforestation, controlled grazing, and land reclamation techniques. OR: By raw material — agro-based/mineral-based; by size — small-scale/large-scale; by ownership — public/private/joint/cooperative sector, with relevant examples for each.
PART C — POLITICAL SCIENCE
Q19. Community government (a form of power sharing among social/community groups).
Q20. A reserved constituency is an electoral constituency where the candidate must belong to a specific social group (such as Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes), ensuring representation for that group in the legislature.
Q21. The Election Commission of India.
Q22. A one-party dominant system exists when several parties compete in elections, but usually only one major party wins and governs consistently over a long period, as was the case with the Congress party in India for several decades after independence.
Q23. (A)
Q24. India adopted Hindi as an official language but did not impose it exclusively, allowing states to use their own official regional languages; the reorganisation of states largely along linguistic lines; and the eighth schedule officially recognises multiple regional languages.
Q25. National parties contest elections across the whole country and secure a minimum vote share in several states as per Election Commission rules; state/regional parties primarily contest and gain influence in one or a few specific states; national parties often have a broader ideological base compared to region-specific concerns of state parties.
Q26. Factors include: perceived lack of internal democracy within parties, allegations of corruption/dynastic politics, and failure to offer meaningful choices between parties on important policy issues.
Q27. Political parties are essential for organising elections, forming governments, and representing diverse public opinions; challenges include lack of internal democracy, dynastic succession in leadership, and issues around transparency in political funding. OR: Federalism divides power between different levels of government, allowing diverse regions/communities to have a degree of self-governance, helping manage India's vast linguistic, cultural and regional diversity.
PART D — ECONOMICS
Q28. Literacy rate is the percentage of the population above a certain age (usually 7 years and above) who can read and write with understanding, used as an indicator of educational development.
Q29. Primary sector.
Q30. Microcredit refers to small loans provided, often without collateral, to low-income individuals or groups (such as through Self-Help Groups), to help them start or expand small income-generating activities.
Q31. Any correctly named global MNC, e.g., a well-known multinational company operating across several countries.
Q32. (A)
Q33. Limitations include: it does not show income distribution/inequality within the population; it ignores non-monetary aspects of well-being like health and education; and it does not account for environmental sustainability of the growth achieved.
Q34. Reasons: credit enables investment in agriculture/business expansion, helps people manage unforeseen expenses without falling into distress, and can be a critical factor in escaping cycles of poverty when accessed at reasonable, formal rates.
Q35. Roles: setting rules for international trade among member countries, working towards reducing trade barriers/tariffs, and providing a forum for resolving trade disputes between nations.
Q36. HDI is a composite measure of development based on life expectancy, education levels, and per capita income, providing a broader picture of well-being than income alone, which does not capture health or educational achievements of a population. OR: Outsourcing involves a company hiring an outside firm/service provider (often in another country) to carry out certain tasks; India's IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) sector has grown substantially due to skilled English-speaking workforce and lower costs, driven by globalisation.
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